Since we are approaching the peak dates in mid-October, it is time to get your gardens ready for migrating monarchs to fuel up on nectar sources. In their Mexican overwintering sites, these monarchs will have to survive on… Read More
With today’s continued focus on healthy eating and the dangers of high blood pressure, seasoning and cooking with salt has decreased. Alternative seasonings such as herbs and spices are excellent additions to any dish without the dreaded sodium. … Read More
It’s something we all hopefully learned as children and carry with us now into adulthood: washing our hands often and properly. But I’m sorry to say that we’ve probably all witnessed numerous instances of people leaving the restroom,… Read More
With kids back in school, moms face a set of challenges that somehow seem new every year. One of those challenges is what to feed kiddos who race in the door hungry after a long day in… Read More
Now that school is back in session, are your struggling to find healthy and safe lunches to pack? Do you cringe with every peanut butter and jelly sandwich you make? If you are like me, finding healthy lunch… Read More
During late February to mid-April, homeowners bring in bags of winter annual weeds from their lawns wanting advice on how to control them. They usually seem disappointed and confused when I tell them that it’s too late to… Read More
Goldenrod is easily recognizable this time of year with its showy yellow flowers held high on stems moving back and forth by autumn winds. A field full of these vivid yellow blossoms is a sight to see with a… Read More
As summer changes to fall, the shorter day length and cooler weather bring on changes in our shrubs, trees and lawns. Evergreen plants such as azalea, gardenia, holly, camellia, cherry laurel and magnolia may lose older leaves on… Read More
Take-all root rot is a disease that often affects our Florida lawns this time of year. Rainy weather can trigger this disease. The name take-all is descriptive in that this native soil-borne fungus, Gaeumannomyces graminis var. graminis, can… Read More
The frequent rains and high humidity of summer provide ideal conditions for foliage disease development in our lawns, landscapes and gardens. These foliage diseases show up mostly as tan, brown of black colored spots varying in size and… Read More
